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RE04 BCZ

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,985 mi
Last recorded42,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 BCZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,876 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 35,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,864 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 34,840 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 31,688 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,436 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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RE04 BCZ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE04 BCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE04 BCZ registered?

RE04 BCZ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is RE04 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 BCZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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